About Us

Dave's Hobby Shop by W5SWL ... We sell the good stuff !

Dave spent about 10 years working in and running Radio Shack stores. Back in the day when Radio Shack had walls of parts and sales staff that knew what they were. That is probably the reason Dave loves and sells connectors, parts and pieces now. In 1981 after leaving Radio Shack, Dave started his first mail order endeavor and sold the first item by mail order. That business sold home satellite dishes (TVRO, the big 10ft or larger dishes) and was one of the first and few merchants to offer the "Big DIsh" via mail order in the country along with local sales and service to home and business. A lot has transpired since those early days to today and now we specialize in quality "RF Connectors & Gadgets" along with technical parts, books and ham radio products.

Excellent quality connectors, the "by W5SWL®" brand connector is first tested for fit and usage. Once it is determined that the connector is suitable physically we perform as needed RL (Return Loss) / VSWR testing and other tests via our in-house test facility (we have a extensive in-house test lab) to determine if the connector is suitable performance wise. Only then will we include the connector in our line for sale to our customers.

Superior to cheap import look alike knockoffs! You deserve a good connector today!

Quality Products for the More Knowledgeable and Experienced User !
From W5SWL

Shipping

We Ship Fast !

Did you know, according to a recent survey over 96% of our USA based orders deliver in 5 days or less!
And over 38% deliver in 3 days or less!
And that is using our base rate non expedited delivery!

Centrally Located - Shipping FAST From the Arkansas River Valley

Buy from Dave's Hobby Shop - Get your order FAST!

We ship Monday - Friday unless closed for Postal holidays, prohibiting weather or internet/system outages beyond our control.
Orders received after our order departure time will ship the next business day.

We pack well! Just like you want and expect it done.

Returns are ok! No need to guess, just ask us before ordering and we will help out

Its OK to return a item!

Here is some help on the most misunderstood aspect of connectors: If the item indicates RP or Reverse (male connectors have female pins, female connectors have male pins) these connectors will NOT fit standard connectors. SMA and MUHF (Mini-UHF) do not work for TV. Radio connectors MUHF (Mini-UHF - smaller) and UHF (larger) are different and don't interchange. TV connections are typically called Type F. 2.5mm and 3.5mm plugs look similar in pictures, but are different sizes. Please ask before ordering if in doubt, we will be happy to assist you in determining what you need for your application before you order

A return RMA or Request is required. Unknown returns may be refused. Returns must be new and unused. We do not refund shipping charges or return shipping unless we have made an error. We appreciate honesty and communication in the return process to better assist you. Thank you
Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you!

Did you know ...

Dave's Hobby Shop by W5SWL is run by real folks with years of experience in taking care of your needs. We treat our customers like friends and family. We always have, in fact some of our customers go back years and years to our early days. We give great fast Dependable Service and if we make a mistake, we own up to it and fix it. No Headaches!
73 de W5SWL
Haven't said the word 'neato' since you were a kid?
...Go ahead ! It happens a lot here

Dave's Hobby Shop Ham Radio, Hobby Shop and Technical Book Store - RF, Radio and Test Connectors and Equipment

"Honesty and Integrity since 1981"

You deserve a great experience today!

Have a great day!

Thank you for your time and we hope you ENJOY your day!
Dave W5SWL and the crew at Dave's Hobby Shop